Laboratory fluid bed granulator and coater
For researchers and manufacturers requiring precise control in drying, granulation, and coating, this versatile fluid bed system offers unparalleled flexibility and efficiency, making it an essential tool in developing innovative pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations.
Processes and Coats Pharmaceutical Powders and Granules
The FC-LAB 3XL FLO-COATER® by Freund is a versatile fluid bed system tailored for the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries, capable of performing drying, granulation, and coating processes with precision. Its unique combination product container and Wurster processing insert facilitate seamless transitions between operations, minimizing downtime. This system is ideal for laboratory and pilot scale applications, producing high-quality effervescent tablets, sustained-release formulations, and film-coated tablets. With a capacity for handling variable batch volumes—ranging from powders to granules—this adaptable setup employs advanced environmental controls, such as real-time moisture analysis and Smart-Safe™ containment options. Automated through a recipe-driven interface, the system integrates inline PAT monitoring and complies with 21 CFR Part 11 for data integrity. Constructed with 10 Bar tower resilience and fulfilling CE, ATEX, UL, NFPA, and CSA standards, it ensures reliable and safe operation. Furthermore, its quick-changeover design and integrated peristaltic pump allow for efficient maintenance and cleaning, supporting GMP compliance for high-containment environments.
Benefits
- Enhances product development efficiency through flexible, scalable processing options.
- Minimizes downtime with quick-changeover design and integrated cleaning features.
- Supports stringent regulatory requirements with 21 CFR Part 11 compliance and GMP-ready design.
- Increases processing accuracy with recipe-driven automation and real-time environmental monitoring.
- Offers versatile application potential across pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and fine chemicals.
- Applications
- Vitamins,Supplements,Fine chemicals,Nutraceuticals,Coating materials,Pharmaceutical powders,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Multivitamin powders,Sustained-release tablets,Active pharmaceutical ingredients (apis),Granulated pharmaceuticals,Chewable vitamins,Film-coated tablets,Powder coatings for tablets,Enteric-coated tablets,Effervescent tablets,Dietary supplements
- Steps before
- Mixing,Material Preparation,Solution/Suspension Preparation
- Steps after
- Tablet Coating,Drying,Powder Layering,Spherical Granulation
- Input ingredients
- Output ingredients
- Market info
- Freund is known for its expertise in granulation and coating technology, supplying high-quality industrial equipment for pharmaceutical, chemical, and food industries. Renowned for innovation and reliability, Freund consistently delivers engineered-to-order solutions tailored to client needs.
- Drying Method
- Top Spray,Bottom Spray
- Container Capacity
- 4L,12L,20L
- Top Spray Volume
- 4L,8L,14L
- Dryer Volume
- 4L,12L,27L
- Wurster Coating Volume
- 1.4L - 3.7L,3.5L - 9L,7L - 20.6L
- Inlet Air Temperature
- 100°C maximum
- Automation
- Recipe Driven/Manual Mode
- Process Control
- Inlet Airflow and Temperature
- Process Endpoint Control
- Time,Exhaust or Product Temperature
- Data Collection Port
- USB
- Control System
- Color Touch Screen
- Peristaltic Pump
- Integrated
- 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance
- Data,Recipe Handling System
- Working mechanism
- Top Spray Granulation,Bottom Spray Coating,Wurster Coating
- Integrated steps
- Granulation,Coating,Drying
- Automation level
- Automatic (Recipe Driven) and Manual Mode
- Control system
- Smart-Safe™ Containment Optional,Color Touch Screen Control System
- Changeover time
- Quick-Changeover Design
- CIP/SIP
- Efficiently cleaned
- Process control
- Validatable Process Control
- Real-time monitoring
- Inline PAT Monitoring Optional
- Portability
- Portable,Self-Contained System
- Aqueous Processing Compatibility
- Yes
- Solvent Processing Compatibility
- Yes
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Cleanability
- Yes,quick changeover design
- Flexibility
- Portable,Self-Contained System
- Machine footprint
- Portable
- Product container size
- 4L,12L,20L
- Portable design
- Yes
- Removable components
- Spray gun,product screens,cartridge filters
- Quick-changeover design
- Yes
- Container/Wurster processing insert
- Combination product container
- Design Standards
- CE,ATEX,UL,NFPA,CSA
- Processing Flexibility
- Optional GRANUREX® Rotor Insert